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Clarksville Seniors Fight to Keep Beloved Center Amid City Takeover

Clarksville seniors are in an uproar as Mayor Joe Pitts plans to seize control of their cherished Ajax Turner fifty-plus Center, home to 1,400 older adults. The city-owned buildings lease, in place since 1998, is set to end in July 2026, with Pitts citing health and safety concerns. However, the nonprofit running the center claims they were caught off guard by the decision.

The center has faced issues flagged through inspections, including potential OSHA violations and equipment problems, some of which were installed by the city. Despite these concerns, the nonprofit argues theyve been proactive in addressing them.

As the takeover looms, seniors and staff are fighting to keep their space, with jobs on the line and the centers future uncertain. The City Council may intervene, but for now, the seniors hold tight, hoping for answers before the deadline.

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